Ranked · Updated September 2026
The Most Popular Races in West Virginia
Ranked by real runner activity on Find The Run — saves, race-week reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days. The races West Virginia's runners are actually engaging with.
Runnin' with the Dogs 5K
Martinsburg, WV · Sep 26, 2026
Freedom's Run
Shepherdstown, WV · Oct 10, 2026
Oglebay Twinkle Trot 5k
Wheeling, WV · Nov 22, 2026
New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run 2026
Oak Hill, WV · Sep 26, 2026
Spring Mills Rotary Ready, Set, Glow 5K Fun Run and Tot Trot
Martinsburg, WV · Oct 24, 2026
Apple Butter Festival 5k Run
Berkeley Springs, WV · Oct 11, 2026
2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k
Athens, WV · Oct 3, 2026
WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k
Martinsburg, WV · Oct 17, 2026
Charleston Distance Run
Charleston, WV · Sep 3, 2027
FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K
Bridgeport, WV · Sep 19, 2026
Beckley Half Marathon & 5K
Beckley, WV · Sep 26, 2026
Harper's Ferry Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & Half
Harpers Ferry, WV · Nov 21, 2026
48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot
Parkersburg, WV · Nov 26, 2026
Bearhole Road Race
Mullens, WV · Jun 26, 2027
Ready, Steady, Run! Short Story Brewing Rivesville - 5k Run / Walk
Rivesville, WV · Sep 19, 2026
OGHS PE River Fest 5K
New Cumberland, WV · Sep 26, 2026
Helping Heroes Veterans Day 10K
Wheeling, WV · Nov 21, 2026
The Final Countdown - Tribute
Martinsburg, WV · Sep 19, 2026
Oglebay 0.5k Beer Dash
Wheeling, WV · Oct 4, 2026
2026 Auggie's 5K Run & Walk
Wheeling, WV · Oct 17, 2026
Pipestem Pumpkin Run
Pipestem, WV · Oct 31, 2026
University of Charleston Marathon
Charleston, WV · Apr 10, 2027
Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K
Charleston, WV · Oct 18, 2026
Stairs for Strides 5K
Wheeling, WV · May 8, 2027
Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay
Thurmond, WV · May 16, 2027
Rankings reflect runner activity on Find The Run — saves, reminders, and registration clicks over the last 90 days — and update daily.